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B.C. Lions celebrate Grey Cup with fans

The B.C. Lions brought the Grey Cup back to BC Place on Wednesday night, and they were joined by thousands of fans
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Geroy Simons and the B.C. Lions are bringing the Grey Cup to Chilliwack.


The brought the Grey Cup back to BC Place on Wednesday night for a free party and celebration, and they were joined by thousands of fans, many of whom couldn't make Sunday's final.

, downing the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 34-23 in front of a sold out crowd. The win capped an improbable season for the Leos, who began the year 0-5 but rallied to win the CFL's West Division. Quarterback won the CFL's 2011 Most Outstanding Player award and was named the Grey Cup MVP, while head coach became the winningest coach of all-time and kicker set a new CFL record with 30 straight field goals.

Wednesday's party was thrown for the fans, but it was the players who were the stars of the show.

Offensive lineman ​ showed off his broadcasting skills by interviewing ​ and ​, and performed a celebratory snap with quarterback ​ and wide receiver ​.

(Video: / BCLocalNews.com)



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